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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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